Little Britain Challenge Cup 2018

The Little Britain Challenge Cup (LBCC) is the largest industry sailing regatta in Europe and is open to any company from the construction industry including architects, engineers, construction consultants, specialist contractors and manufacturers. Each year the LBCC raises significant sums for charity and always proves to be one of the most enjoyable and competitive regattas in the sailing calendar.

Britannia offers a fleet of fully race-prepared Beneteau First 40 yachts available for charter. Each yacht is provided with a full wardrobe of race sails and can race competitively under IRC.

"A big thank-you to our skipper and first mate for their hard work over the Little Britain regatta. They joined into the spirit of the event 100% and made it that bit better for us, especially in the light winds! Thank-you also to your shore support team, I know it is your job but we really appreciate the extra effort you employed. We look forward to working with you again next year" - Ambar Kelly

Event format

Little Britain racing is now focused over two days; Friday and Saturday with an optional practice race day on Thursday. Most of Britannia's clients chose to take Thursday as a training day, which we highly recommend.

Saturday night is the spectacular gala dinner, and the event finishes on Sunday morning with a champagne breakfast before you head home!

For those looking to maximise value from attending the sailing event, choose to join the Thursday training day and take part in the practice sailing races Britannia arrange (Little Britain no longer arrange any 'formal' practice races, but we will arrange some within the Britannia fleet for those who decide to arrive on Thursday.) This is a great way to enable more people to take part, improve your team sailing skills to give you a competitive advantage in the racing, and maximise your brand exposure.

Provisional 2018 itinerary

Date

Time

Activity

Thursday 13th September 2018

09:30

Optional training day including practice race

Friday 14th September 2018

08:30

Registration (for crews not joining on Thursday)

10:55

Racing programme starts. Lunch provided onboard

16:00

Return to Cowes marina for the Lakesmere Pontoon Party

19:00

Champagne Reception at the Royal Yacht Squadron (blazer & tie)

20:00

BBQ, Day 1 prize-giving and crew party unil late at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club

Charter with Britannia

Britannia Corporate Events can provide you with a yacht that suits you and your guest's requirements whether that is a competitive IRC racing entry on a fully equipped racing yacht or a cruising entry (non spinnaker) allowing you to complete the race course in that little bit more comfort.

Our event management team will take care of your additional requirements, such as lunches, boat branding or crew clothing.

See below for our package options. Whichever option you choose you will be on a well maintained yacht, complete with professional crew to ensure you get the very best out of your sailing event.

The crew getting involved under the guidance of their professional skipper

All packages include race prepared yacht charter for stated period, with professional skipper and first mate and wardrobe of racing sails. Lunches on board provided for all crew on each day, as well as wet weather gear and shore-support from one of our Event Managers.

Fully inclusive package also includes overnight accommodation for all crew in a high-quality crew house in Cowes and your company logo on the yacht hull.

Regatta entry and access to the social events are not included, these must be organised directly with the Little Britain Challenge Cup event organisers, however, Britannia will support you with this and point you in the right direction!